The Temple | |
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![]() Viewed from the west in 2021 | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Community of Christ |
Location | |
Location | Independence, Missouri |
Geographic coordinates | 39°5′28.04″N 94°25′35.33″W / 39.0911222°N 94.4264806°W |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Gyo Obata |
Groundbreaking | April 6, 1990 |
Completed | 1994 |
The Temple in Independence, Missouri, is a house of worship and education "dedicated to the pursuit of peace".[1] It dominates the skyline of Independence and has become the focal point of the headquarters of the Community of Christ (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints).[2] The temple was built by the Community of Christ in response to a revelation presented at their 1984 World Conference by church prophet-president Wallace B. Smith.[citation needed] The revelation was the culmination of instructions shared over the course of more than 150 years by prior prophet-presidents recognized by the Community of Christ. Groundbreaking for the temple took place on April 6, 1990, and the completed structure was dedicated on April 17, 1994.[citation needed]